Royal Air Force 100 Technical Innovations Manual 2017 (Haynes Technical Innovations Manual) - Hardcover

Jonathan Falconer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178521084X ISBN 13: 9781785210846

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

On 1 April 2018 the RAF celebrates its centenary, marking 100 years since its creation in 1918 out of the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service. The RAF has always been at the forefront of technology, both as an innovator and as a user of innovations. To celebrate the RAF's first 100 years, Jonathan Falconer showcases a top 100 technical innovations that have been used and/or devised by the Service over the past century, ranging from heated flying suits to radar; and from panel fasteners to the VTOL Harrier.

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About the Author:

Jonathan Falconer is the author of more than 30 books on aspects of aviation and military history, including the D-Day Operations Manual, de Havilland Mosquito Manual (with Brian Rivas), the Short Stirling Manual and the Handley Page Halifax Manual for Haynes. He lives in Wiltshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 178521084X
• ISBN 13: 9781785210846
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224